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BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!

This magnificent and spacious home has 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by pristine natural beauty to stir your heart. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and jade-green ponds; this is a dream come true! This enchanting home is located at the gateway into the vast National Forest. This 150 Acre ranch is surrounded on three sides by U.S. Forest land; 2 1/2 Million Acres extending to Montana and Canada! There are deer, elk, moose, bear, wolves, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and ermine on or visiting this ranch; and we have maintained the property as a wildlife preserve. There are no visible neighbors and this is a place of serenity, peace and complete quiet except for nature!

The two streams are Marie Creek, which has high water in the Spring and early summer, along with several large pools of water and log waterfalls into mid-July. By early to mid-August, Marie Creek goes underground by the ranch. It continues to run above the ranch in the National Forest. Searchlight Creek runs the north-south length of the ranch and in front of the house. Searchlight Creek runs year round and is a perfect creek for children to play in the creek and the pools.

Home is 4,000 S.F with 6 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 Stone Fireplaces and a great Western Decor!

Elk Mountain Ranch was homesteaded in 1908 and the Deed is signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, on display at ranch. The center of the current house was built in 1930, and retains much of the charm of that time period. The later additions are very western and rustic.

This family ranch was offered as a Vacation Rental beginning May 1, 2014 for the first time. The furnishings and décor are that of a high quality, Western motif reflective of the love we have for this beautiful ranch.

The ranch is 150 acres with access into the National Forest. You can pan for gold in the creek! We now have a fire pit and provide firewood for your use! You can bring your Mountain Bikes, ATV's, Snowmobiles or Cross Country Skis and stay for a fun-filled vacation summer or winter! We do provide sleds for our awesome sledding hill and snowshoes to use on the ranch or into the adjacent National Forest land. We now have 2 full size Tipis, beautifully hand painted with native designs which are great for photos, overnight sleeping, for children to play inside or for quiet meditation.

Elk Mountain Ranch is also a private trout hatchery comprised of three separate spring-fed ponds where they are raised from fingerlings to full size adult trout which in turn, spawn, and continue the cycle. We provide trout food for our guests for which the trout which put on a spectacular show! We allow absolutely no fishing on the ranch and breaking this rule will forfeit one's damage deposit. Only the bald eagles and osprey fish unhindered; and we want our guests to enjoy all this majesty of nature.

Bedrooms

6 Bedrooms

Sleeps 12

Owner

Michael Dickson

Member Since 2013

Speaks

english

Calendar last updated:

18 Dec. 2018

About Michael Dickson

Elk Mountain Ranch has been in our family for over 40 years. My Dad was a German Artistic Stone Mason as is evident at the ranch. Our family immensely enjoyed and loved living at the ranch. We enjoyed foreign guests who came and stayed at the ranch, and it was such a wonderful experience, we decided to officially offer the home as a Vacation Rental. My parents lived there into their late 80's, as it was such a healthy environment. The ranch is now a wildlife reserve and timber farm. We live a short distance away which is convenient for care-taking the home and property. When you stay there, you have the home all to yourself!

Michael Dickson purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1970

Why Michael Dickson chose Coeur d'Alene

Elk Mountain Ranch is one of the most unique and beautiful properties in the Northwest. We found it amazing to feel so remote, secluded and peaceful and yet we could commute into Coeur d'Alene in 15 minutes for Shopping, Groceries, Restaurants, Church, Social Activities, Art Shops, the City Beach, or Silverwood Theme Park. In the photo we are tubing on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River which is just 25 minutes east, via Interstate 90.

What makes this Chateau / Country House unique

At Elk Mountain Ranch you can imagine it is 1906 and experience the peace and observe the wildlife just like the first pioneers did! ....If you'd rather golf at the World's only floating green, that is only 15 minutes away!....If you'd like a 'Cowboy steak' that is so huge you can't eat it all, that is 10 minutes away at the famous Wolf Lodge Inn & Steakhouse!

Amenities

Children Welcome

Washer & Dryer

TV

Air Conditioning

Satellite or Cable

Internet

Heater

Pets Welcome

Parking

Fireplace

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

Bathroom 1

toilet, shower, Upstairs; goes with Balcony Suite

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower, Main Floor; across hall from Silver Bedroom.

Bathroom 3

toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, Main Floor; would be used by the Loft, Moose, Wolf Bedrooms.

We provide Sleds & have a great sledding hill that goes down the mountain and out into the meadow. We provide Snowshoes to use on the Ranch or USFS land. You can also bring Cross-Country Skiis.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Long-term Renters Welcome

Notes

Property adjoins U.S. Forest Service and Horizon Equestrian Park. The Park provides miles of great hiking trails maintained by the Backwoods Horseman's Association. The Forest Service land offers hundreds of miles for 4-Wheeling, Riding, Snowmobiling, Hunting, Huckleberry Picking, etc.
Neighboring old time family ranch offers Guided Trail Rides, Family Barn Night, Wedding Facility, Wagon & Hayrides, Evening Dinner Rides with chuck-wagon steak dinner on their private 1,000 acre ranch: www.riderranch.com for more details.
We are also just minutes from Wolf Lodge Steakhouse, Nationally renowned for giant 'Cowboy' and 'Cowgirl' steaks!
Elk Mountain Ranch is ten minutes from Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene; and also the Wolf Lodge Exit (#22) of Interstate 90 can take you to the City of Coeur d'Alene in five minutes; or you can go east into the Silver Valley with Skiing at Silver Mountain, Mine Tours, Water Park, Gondola, Summer Concerts &Tubing on the Coeur d'Alene River.

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 pm

Check-out: 11:00 am

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date.

107 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 107

Pretty and very well kept. Lots of space for different activities.

4/5

Stayed Nov. 2018

Jim B.

Great property with plenty of “elbow room”. Some of our crew found walking trails and some enjoyed watching out the big front windows. Feeding the huge trout in ponds was also fun activity. We had sunshine, rain and snow. The house was equipped with whatever we needed.

Cell service was a bit difficult but wi-fi worked well. It is in the mountains and things worked as expected. One comment might be the beds are little firm.

We were very happy with the rental and are thinking of another time we can get together and rent it again. I would recommend this house to anyone that enjoys the outdoors and a peaceful setting.

Thank You Susan and Mike

Submitted 27 Nov. 2018

Owner's Response:

We strive diligently to make Elk Mountain Ranch worthy of a Five Star Review every time! If the beds are a little firm, it's because they are new log beds with new mattresses.

Cell phone service is inconsistent which is why we have Hughes Gen-4 high speed satellite internet, WIFI, and a phone land line.

We hope all our guests have a 5-Star experience staying at our beloved family home on Elk Mountain Ranch!

Wonderful with loads of character!

5/5

Stayed Nov. 2018

Bobbi N.

It was a pleasure to meet Susan and her husband. Their home is loaded with character and charm. It was very comfortable for all 11 of us. The fish in the ponds were a extra treat for the kids and adults. My son wants to book again next year. Thank you

Submitted 21 Nov. 2018

Second stay here...I hope to have a third!!!

5/5

Stayed Nov. 2018

Chris J.

This was our second time here and it was better than I remember the first time! The owners are very welcoming and the grounds are amazing! They even had beds for our dogs!!! Those small details make you feel at home. The cabin is huge, but feels cozy and warm. The fish ponds are very relaxing and I will definitely be back, even though we live in the same area. This is my “Happy Place”!!

Submitted 13 Nov. 2018

It was a wonderful facility and location.

5/5

Stayed Oct. 2018

Sally B.Wenatchee, WA

If you are looking for an amazing getaway, this is the place for you! It is an older lodge,full of character! As you walk in you are greeted with a large stone fireplace and a wall of windows with a view of the fields and mountains. The kitchen is lovely with everything necessary to cook for a large group. The breakfast nook and the seating area at the counter make for wonderful conversations. The rec room in the back has enough room for the kids to play dress up with the costumes or have foosball competitions. There is also a playroom upstairs with a variety of toys for the little ones. Each bedroom is decorated with a theme and very comfortable. The lodge has so many little treasures like the crows nest with hideaways tucked under the eaves, and the drawers in the hallway. It is such a comfortable and cozy place to get away.

The outdoors is just as amazing as the lodge itself. Trout ponds to feed the fish, a spring creek flowing through the property, along with fields to play baseball or football in are available to use. Beautiful hikes are also right out of the door varying from easy to difficult. If you want a weekend to remember, stay at the Elk Mountain Lodge. You will definitely make memories here! Enjoy!

Submitted 28 Oct. 2018

Wonderful place!

5/5

Stayed Sep. 2018

Lisa S.Redding, Ca

This property is totally a dream and the owners are super nice!

Submitted 2 Oct. 2018

Amazing and user friendly

5/5

Stayed Sep. 2018

Deanna M.

This property was perfect for our family celebration. With 6 adults and 5 children there was plenty of room to spread out inside the house and wonderful outdoors to roam. It was delightful all around. The house was equipped with everything you could ever want. Susan and Mike were helpful making the reservations, answering questions, and met us to show us around the house when we arrived.

Submitted 16 Sep. 2018

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Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA

Elk Mountain Ranch is in the area known as Wolf Lodge which is a north/south valley lying north of Wolf Lodge Bay of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The Lake is just ten minutes from the ranch; there are docks,marinas, several restaurants, boat launching, lakefront park at Higgins Point. and public sandy beach areas from Wolf Lodge Bay all the way back to the city of Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene is a total of 15 minutes from the ranch, with all the amenities of 'The City By The Lake' an easy an breathtaking drive along Lake Coeur d'Alene! There is not one traffic light between Elk Mountain Ranch and Coeur d'Alene!

Coeur d'Alene now has a brand new Zip Line which overlooks beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene ! More information at www.ziptimberline.com.

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

AU$348

Pet Fee

AU$34

CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% REFUND IF CANCELLED AT LEAST 60 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL TIME; LESS A $25 Cancellation Processing Fee. If Cancellation is after 60 days, a refund will be considered, in the event of a verifiable emergency.
HOLIDAY BOOKINGS: FOR THE HOLIDAYS OF THE 4TH OF JULY, THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS WE WILL REQUIRE A 5 DAY MINIMUM STAY. WE DO NOT INCREASE OUR RATES AT THESE TIMES. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY BOOKINGS THAT ARE LESS THAN THE 5 DAYS, OR FOR DATES THAT INTERFERE WITH THIS POLICY.
CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 PM AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS 11:00 AM. During the summer season, when guests are leaving the same day, please come closer to 5 PM to make sure we are done cleaning. In the off season or when we don't have guests leaving and coming on the same day, we can be flexible with those times, and we can arrange to have you come any time after 2 PM.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF THE NUMBER OF GUESTS EXCEEDS 12 OR THE NUMBER SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY THE OWNERS. DAMAGE DEPOSIT WILL ALSO BE FORFEITED IF GUESTS BREAK OUR RULE THAT YOU MAY NOT FISH IN OUR TROUT-HATCHERY PONDS.
PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST THE USE OF ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH FOR WEDDINGS OR ANY ACTIVITY OVER OUR LIMIT OF 12 GUESTS. WE ARE NOT LICENSED TO HOST WEDDINGS AND OUR FACILITIES ARE NOT FOR PUBLIC FUNCTIONS OR EVENTS.